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Updated 2026-04-28 21:01

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School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said federal funding is critical for the city's schools. President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress. The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency. The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting...

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Since taking office, President Trump has signed a slew of executive orders, many of which directly impact schools, colleges, and universities. A Jan. 21 executive order focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, directing federal agencies to identify up to nine colleges and universities with endowments over $1 billion for civil compliance investigations related to DEI. It also directs the attorney general and U.S. Department of Education to issue guidance to colleges and...

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